KOLBUS America, a leader in manufacturing innovative solutions for the bookbinding and paperboard packaging industry, is pleased to announce the addition of Reid Crawley as its new sales manager. Reid joins with over a century of family tradition dating back to 1880 with 6 generations in the industry.
Glen Arm, Maryland (July 13, 2026) — SUN Automation Group and KOLBUS America are
aligning aftermarket support responsibilities for KOLBUS and Hycorr equipment, with all parts
and service support transitioning directly to KOLBUS America
Kolbus Packaging Machine with award-winning innovation that is ideal for the automatic production of cardboard boxes with innovative turn-in technology. The BLW 200 provides box gluing with new wrapping technology and allows for model changeover without changing the forming tools.
Kolbus Casemakers continue to gain strong market traction, with record sales achieved. We are pleased to confirm the sale of multiple DA 370 digital casemakers to a leading organization specializing in printing and publishing.
We’re excited to highlight a powerful new feature on the KOLBUS DA 160 that is changing the way short-run and repeat jobs are handled. With the new integrated barcode scanner, setup has never been easier. Simply scan a barcode, the machine instantly recalls the job from its stored library.
RPI is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of photo books and associated products, such as personalized postcards.
Founded in 1979 in Seattle, the company grew rapidly – also through a series of acquisitions. Among them was the Dutch printer Paro in Eindhoven, which had already established itself successfully in the print-on-demand sector.
Kolbus America is off to a powerful start in 2026, with record-breaking sales. We’re proud to announce the sale of multiple machines from our very successful casemaker line- the DA 270M, specializing in
In 1775, the foundation of what would become a global leader in equipment manufacturing was laid. Kolbus proudly marked its 250th anniversary, celebrating two and a half centuries of "exceptional quality and service” and are continuing our legacy.
Kolbus has long been synonymous with innovation, creativity, and excellence—qualities that make the appointment of Anissa Smalls as its new President a natural and exciting progression.
As part of our ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction, Kolbus America is proud to announce a 50% increase in inventory held within the United States over the next quarter. This strategic investment reflects our dedication to providing faster, more efficient service to our valued customers.
